COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIST FOR OLDER ADULTS AND CAREGIVERS DOUGLAS & SARPY COUNTIES * March 2021 (*All addresses/phone numbers are in Omaha unless otherwise noted)
Compiled by: Home Instead Center for Successful Aging Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
ABUSE/NEGLECT 24-hour crisis lines (*Those with emergency shelters)
Adult Protective Services (Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services) 1-800-652-1999 http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Adult-Protective-Services.aspx
Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Services * 402-558-5700 https://www.ccomaha.org/program-and-services/domestic-violence
Heartland Family Services Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services * 1-800-523-3666 https://heartlandfamilyservice.org/housing-financial-stability
Women’s Center for Advancement 3801 Harney St. https://wcaomaha.org 402-345-7273
ADULT DAY CARE
Edgewood In Omaha 17620 Poppleton Ave. 402-333-5749 https://www.edgewoodhealthcare.com/community/ne-omaha-edgewood/
Franciscan Centre https://www.newcassel.org/adult-day-center 402-393-2277 900 N. 90th St. (New Cassel Retirement Center)
Legato Living (Multiple locations) https://www.livinglegato.com/ 402-445-4474
The Club at Hillcrest Mabel Rose 4609 Hilltop St., Papillion 402- 291-9777 https://www.hillcresthealth.com/locations/adult-day-services
House of Hope 4801 N. 52nd St. 402-557-6860 https://www.omahaseniorcare.org/our-services/adult-day-resident-care.html
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS
Alzheimer’s Association: Nebraska Chapter 24-hour line:1-800-272-3900 1711 Arbor St., Suite 110 https://www.alz.org/nebraska
Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration https://www.theaftd.org 1-866-507-7222 Lewy Body Dementia Association http://www.lbda.org 1-800-539-9767 Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus https://www.hydroassoc.org 1-888-598-3789
1 COUNSELORS (Specializing in older adults and family caregivers)
Nebraska Medicine Behavioral Health 402-552-6007 Cecelia Yee Man Poon, Ph.D, Nathan Howland, LCSW and Amy Dorton, LCSW
MaryAnn Calta, LCSW, M.Div. 1403 Farnam St. #215 402-393-0642 http://caltatherapy.com/
Sara Pattavina-Moulton, LIMHP 2808 S. 80th Ave., #130 402-312-0177 http://www.myemotionalwellness.com/
Pando Geriatric Counseling 11932 Arbor St., #104 402-321-8995 https://www.pandogeriatrics.com/
Jeanie Stuto, LCSW. LMHP 3031 S. 87th St. 402-807-0444 http://www.otac.space/associates
Marti Finkel, LIMHP, LCSW 11580 W. Dodge Rd. 402-238-1431 https://www.compassionatemindstherapy.com/
DISEASE-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345 https://www.cancer.org/about-us/local/nebraska.html
American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org 1-800-342-2383
American Heart Association 9900 Nicholas St., #200 402-810-6870 https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/nebraska/omaha
American Lung Association https://www.lung.org/ 1-800-586-4872
American Macular Degeneration Foundation https://www.macular.org/ 1-888-622-8527
American Parkinson’s Disease Association www.apdaparkinson.org 1-800-223-2732
Arthritis Foundation https://www.arthritis.org/ 1-800-283-7800
Epilepsy Foundation of Nebraska 1-800-332-1000 https://www.epilepsy.com/local/nebraska
National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association https://fibroandpain.org/
National Osteoporosis Foundation https://www.nof.org/ 1-800-231-4222
Nebraska Kidney Assn. http://kidneyne.org/ 11725 Arbor St., #120A 402-932-7200
Parkinson’s Nebraska 16811 Burdette St. #1 402-715-4707 https://parkinsonsnebraska.org/
2 DRIVING CONCERNS
DRIVER ASSESSMENT/REHABILIATION PROGRAMS Evaluates physical & cognitive abilities to drive, performs in-car driving assessment, and provides training & adaptive equipment.
CHI Health 6901 N. 72nd St. https://www.chihealth.com/driverevaluation 402-572-3055
Madonna Therapy Plus 17500 Burke St., Omaha 402-401-3900 https://therapyplus.madonna.org/omaha
Methodist Health System 8303 W. Dodge Rd. 402-354-4670 https://bestcare.org/specialties/physical-therapy/driver-rehabilitation
DRIVING SKILLS REFRESHER COURSES Classroom and On-Line
AAA Senior Driving Website https://seniordriving.aaa.com AARP Smart Driver Online Course http://www.aarpdriversafety.org 1-800-350-7025 National Safety Council Nebraska 402-896-0454 https://www.safenebraska.org/safe-road/adult-senior-driving/senior-driver-program
HANDICAP PARKING PERMITS & LICENSE PLATES 1-402-471-3918 https://dmv.nebraska.gov/dvr/handicapped-plate-permit
HOW TO REPORT AN UNSAFE DRIVER:
Any concerned citizen may download and complete a Citizen Re-examination Report https://dmv.nebraska.gov/sites/dmv.nebraska.gov/files/doc/dls/forms/CitizenReexaminationReport.pdf stating specific concerns. It should then be mailed or faxed to:
Director, Department of Motor Vehicles 1-402-471-3861 Driver Licensing Division Fax: 1-402-471-4020 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 94726 Lincoln, NE. 68509-4726
FINANCIAL HELP
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (NDHHS) (For a detailed description of all the programs and services of NDHHS, go to their web site: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/default.aspx )
Douglas County Offices: 1215 S. 42nd St., Omaha (402-595-2665) 1500 N. 24th St., #102 (402-595-3700) 1500 N. 24th St., #102 (402-595-3700) 1313 Farnam St. (402-595-2890)
Sarpy County Office: 8044 S. 84th St., La Vista (402-595-1258)
3 ACESSNebraska Online Assistance Applications: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/ACCESSNebraska.aspx
ACCESSNebraska Customer Service (Toll Free Numbers): Economic Assistance (1-800-383-4278) Medical Assistance (1-855-632-7633)
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS
Volunteers Assisting Seniors (VAS) http://vas-nebraska.org/ 402-444-6617
Douglas County Assessor’s Office 402-444-7060 http://dcassessor.org/homestead-exemptions
Sarpy County Assessor’s Office 402-593-2122 http://sarpy.com/offices/assessor/homestead-exemption
RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY PENSIONS AND MEDICARE HEALTH INSURANCE
Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov 1-866-716-8299 604 N. 109th Court (Old Mill Centre)
FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS – Information, resources & fraud prevention for seniors
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority - Securities Helpline for Seniors 1-844-574-3577 http://www.finra.org/investors/finra-securities-helpline-seniors
North American Securities Administrators Association – Serving Our Seniors Program http://serveourseniors.org
FRAUD & SCAM PREVENTION
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office has a web site that allows someone to file a complaint, report a scam and learn how to handle identity theft or determine whether a charity is reputable. Downloadable brochures describe common financial scams and tips to avoid becoming a victim. https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/ 1-800-272-6432
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1-855-411-2372 https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/fraud
Charity Navigator monitors and rates charities for accountability & transparency, and posts consumer advisories on questionable and bogus charities. https://www.charitynavigator.org
GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS Comprehensive medical & cognitive evaluations
Geriatric Assessment Program 402-559-7515 730 S. 38th Ave. (Nebraska Medicine/University of Nebraska Medical Center) http://unmc.edu/homeinsteadcenter
4 Geriatric Assessment Clinic * (Methodist Physicians Clinic) 402-354-3152 8901 W. Dodge, #250 (*This clinic only serves persons referred by Methodist Health System physicians). https://bestcare.org/specialties/geriatrics-and-senior-services/geriatric-assessment-clinic
Geriatric Evaluation and Management Clinic 402-995-4971 4101 Woolworth Ave. (Veterans Administration Medical Center) Kate Giraud
HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAMS Programs especially for older adults.
UNMC EngGage Wellness Center 730 S. 38th Ave. 402-552-7210 https://www.unmc.edu/engage
Lied Activity Center 2700 Arboretum Dr. Bellevue 402-293-5000 www.bellevuepublicschools.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/District%7CBPS%20Lied%20Activity%20Center %3E%3EHours%20%26%20Swim%20Schedule
Omaha Wellbound Fitness Center 12121 Emmet St. 402-506-4333 https://www.omahawbfitness.com/
Omaha Dept. of Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation Centers 402-444-5900 https://parks.cityofomaha.org
Salvation Army Kroc Center 2825 Y St. http://www.omahakroc.org 402-905-3500 YMCA (Multiple locations) https://metroymca.org
AQUATIC EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS
Common Ground Community Center 1701 Veterans Dr. Elkhorn 402-289-0451 Lied Activity Center 2700 Arboretum Dr., Bellevue 402-293-5000 Mockingbird Hills Community Center 10242 Mockingbird Dr. 402-444-6103 Montclair Community Center 2304 S. 135th Ave. 402-444-4956 Salvation Army Kroc Center 2825 “Y” St. 402-905-3500
WALKING CLUBS
Omaha Zoo & Aquarium Walking Club (once weekly, year-round) 402-733-8401 http://www.omahazoo.com/join-a-club
Lauritzen Garden Walking Club (once weekly, Apr-Oct) 402-346-4002 x 253 https://www.lauritzengardens.org/Visit/Events_and_Exhibits/Walking_Club
HEARING IMPAIRMENTS Programs and Services
Nebraska Commission For The Deaf & Hard of Hearing 1-800-545-6244 Provides/repairs phone amplifiers, signaling devices to lower-income hearing impaired. https://ncdhh.nebraska.gov/services/sertoma-hab
5 CapTel https://www.captel.com 1-800-233-9130 The Nebraska Public Service Commission (www.psc.state.ne.us) provides phones that amplify voice and display text of conversation.
Sertoma Hearing Aid Bank Free re-conditioned hearing aids 1-800-545-6244 https://ncdhh.nebraska.gov/services/sertoma-hab
HOARDING De-Cluttering/Cleaning, Sorting/Organizing, Counselors & Therapists
Absolute Bio-Recovery Services, Inc. http://abrsne.com 402-933-0077 Craft Lifestyle Management, Inc. www.craftlifestylemgt.com 1-402-216-3288 Steri-Clean https://hoardingcleanup.com/steri_clean_nebraska 402-800-1205
Patricia Wicks, Ph.D 6550 S. 84th St., #300 402-339-7991 https://www.wickspsyc.com/pwicks
HOME CARE NAVIGATION SERVICES Help to identify & access local in-home care services
Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging https://enoa.org 402-444-6536
A Place at Home https://www.aplaceathome.com/franchise/omaha/ 402-932-4646 (Serves Douglas, Sarpy, Dodge, Washington & Saunders Counties in Nebraska; and Pottawattamie and Mills Counties in Iowa)
HOME HEALTH SERVICES: Skilled care nurses, nurse-aides & therapists. (Most also provide non-medical companions/sitters, housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, transportation, etc.)
Advanced Home Health Care http://www.homehealthcareomaha.com 402-490-3120 All Midlands Health Service http://allmidlands.com/Pages/home.aspx 402-391-5554 Ambi’s Home Health Care http://www.ambishomehealthcare.com 402-934-3441 Angels Care Home Health https://angelscarehealth.com/locations/omaha-ne 402-934-4752 Care Minders Home Care https://www.caremindersnebraska.com/ 402-215-0387 Care One https://www.mycareone.com/ 402-504-3219 CHI Health At Home http://www.chihealthathome.com/ 402-898-8000 Comper Care http://compercareinc.com 402-932-0703 Elite Professionals Home Care https://www.eliteprohomecare.com 402-339-7727 Freedom In-Home Services http://www.freedominhome.com 402-934-2224 Hillcrest Home Health Care 402-682-4808 https://www.hillcresthealth.com/locations/home-care-omaha
Home Nursing With Heart http://homenursingwithheart.com 402-614-4622 Kindred At Home 402-343-9433 https://www.kindredhealthcare.com/locations/home-health/omaha-ne-2388
Personal Choice Home Care https://personalchoiceservices.com/ 402-885-6700 Physicians Choice https://pchhc.com 402-331-2273 Physmed, Inc. Home Health Care http://www.physmedinc.com 402-926-4088
6 Prime Home Care https://primehomecare.org/ 402-390-2492 Progressive Home Health http://www.progressivecare.com 402-933-5836 Right At Home https://www.rightathome.net/omaha-metro 402-697-7536
St. Joseph Villa Home Care 402-926-4444 https://www.delmargardens.com/facilities/st-joseph-villa-homecare-hospice
Visiting Nurse Association https://www.vnatoday.org 402-342-5566 Willingham Health Services http://www.willinghamhealth.com 402-505-9511
HOME REPAIR/SPECIAL NEEDS MODIFICATION (Income limits may apply)
Kohll’s Home Care “Mod Squad” 402-895-6025 https://kohllsrx.com/home-medical-equipment/modsquad/
Superior Van & Mobility 11147 Mockingbird Dr. https://www.superiorvan.com 402-934-7826 (Sales & service of handicap-accessible vehicles and equipment)
Project Houseworks http://projecthouseworks.org 402-965-9201 (Free home painting, repairs and modifications for lower-income elderly/disabled persons)
Nebraska Weatherization Assistance Program 1-877-253-2603 (Insulation, calking, window/door repair/replacement, heating/cooling system tune-ups for lower- income homeowners). http://www.neo.ne.gov/programs/wx/wx.html
HOME SAFETY
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS (All offer GPS technology) FallCall Lite https://www.fallcall.com/Apps/FallCall-Lite Great Call 5Star Urgent Response https://www.greatcall.com 1-800-918-8543 Life Alert http://lifealerthelp.com/default.aspx 1-800-990-0638 Life Station Medical Alert System https://www.lifestation.com 1-877-354-3050 MediGuard USA https://mediguardusa.com/mobile-monitoring 402-891-9700 Medical Alert https://medicalalert.com 1-800-800-2537 Phillips Lifeline Response System https://www.lifeline.philips.com 1-855-681-5351 Security Equipment, Inc. 1-888-909-9517 https://seisecurity.com/medical-life-alert-medical-emergency-necklace-sei/
HOME SENSORS System of electronic sensors that attach to frequently-used household items (coffee pot, microwave, pill box, walker, refrigerator and bathroom door, etc.). Sensors send wireless messages (not images) to caregiver’s smart phone/computer allowing them to track use of these objects and alerting them of a possible emergency. Sensors can also be placed on beds and chairs, and can be worn by the person to detect a fall.
Alarm.com Wellness https://alarm.com/wellness-independent-living 1-877-389-4033 Care Innovations http://resources.careinnovations.com/quietcare 1-855-855-2273 Evermind https://evermind.us 7 HomeExcept https://www.homeexcept.com Safe in Home http://www.safeinhome.com 1-855-476-6665 TruSense https://mytrusense.com 1-855-814-6478
HOME SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Community Home Elder Safety Solutions Group (CHESS) University of Nebraska Medical Center provides free home safety inspections with emphasis on preventing falls and accidents. Develops solutions and arranges minor home safety repairs and modifications. Email contacts: Nicole Burns [email protected] or Stephen Kotopka [email protected] .
OTHER SAFETY SERVICES Free Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation (Omaha Fire Dept.) 402-444-3560 https://www.omaha-fire.org/smokealarms
HEAT’S ON Program sponsored by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Omaha. Provides free fall furnace & smoke detector checks for low-income seniors. Persons must be current clients of the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging, and referred to MCA by ENOA.
HOME SERVICES Non-skilled nursing services only
Companions/Sitters, Personal Care Aides, Houskeeping, Meal Preparation, Errands, Transportation, etc.
Amada Senior Care https://amadaseniorcare.com/omaha-senior-care 402-281-0921 Anew In-Home Care www.anewinhomecare.com 402-871-7869 BellaCare https://www.bellacare.us/ 402-347-0007 Care Tech, Inc. http://caretechinc.com 1-800-991-7006 Caring for People Services https://caringforpeopleservices.com 1-877-625-6901 Caring Senior Services https://www.caringseniorservice.com/omaha 402-682-7326 CCA Home Care https://www.ccahomecare.com/ 402-398-1848 Comfort Keepers https://www.comfortkeepers.com/offices/nebraska/omaha 402-991-9880 Dignity Home Care https://www.dignityhomecares.org/ 402-401-6689 Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging http://enoa.org 402-444-6536 First Light Home Care 402-215-0111 https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-omaha
Home Care Assistance https://www.homecareassistanceomaha.com 402-249-0204 Home Instead Senior Care https://www.homeinstead.com 402-498-3444 Key Home Care https://www.keyhomecare.us 402-982-9254 Rosalie, LLC https://rosaliellc.com/ 402-979-7770 Seniors Helping Seniors https://seniorcaregreateromaha.com 402-331-3073 Synergy Home Care 402-505-7300 https://www.synergyhomecare.com/agencies/ne/omaha/omaha/
Touching Hearts at Home https://www.touchinghearts.com/omaha 402-934-3303 Way to Stay Home Care https://waytostayhome.com/ 402-557-0639
8 GROCERY SHOPPING Stores that provide curbside pickup and/or home delivery services
Aldi https://shop.aldi.us Bakers https://www.bakersplus.com Family Fare https://delivery.shopfamilyfare.com Hy-Vee https://www.hy-vee.com/aisles-online Schwan’s Home Delivery https://www.schwans.com Target https://www.shipt.com Walmart https://grocery.walmart.com Whole Foods https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/online-ordering
HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES http://www.nationalhospicelocator.com Interactive directory of hospice and palliative care services in the United States
On-line interactive comparison tool for all national Hospice providers from Medicare.Gov. https://www.medicare.gov/hospicecompare
HOUSING: ASSISTED LIVING Retirement Centers that provide personal care services, such as assistance with bathing/dressing, and medication administration (* indicates facility accepts Medicaid Waiver or other lease subsidies. # indicates facility provides dementia care.)
Aksarben Village Senior Living * # 1330 S. 70TH St. 402-810-9440 Bickford Cottage * # 11308 Blondo St. 402-491-0400 Bickford Cottage * # 7337 Hickory St. 402-391-3000 Brighton Gardens # 9220 Western Ave. 402-393-7313 Crown Pointe # 2820 S. 80th St. 402-391-7555 Elk Ridge Village # 19400 Elk Ridge Dr. 402-763-8692 Esprit Whispering Ridge # 17555 Emmet St. 402-932-7300 Fountain View Retirement Community # 5710 S. 108th St. 402-596-9033 Granville Villa * 8507 Granville Pkwy, La Vista 402-415-0044 Heritage Pointe * # 16811 Burdette St. 402-614-5222 Heritage Ridge * # 1502 Ft. Crook Rd. South, Bellevue 402-932-1881 Heritage at Legacy # 2961 S. 169th Plz. 402-934-2999 Heritage at Sterling Ridge * # 1111 Sterling Ridge Dr. 402-504-3111 Hickory Villa * 7315 Hickory St. 402-392-0767 Hillcrest Country Estates # 6082 Grand Lodge Ave., Papillion 402-885-7000 Hillcrest Mable Rose * # 4609 Hilltop St., Papillion 402-291-9777 House of Hope * # 4801 N. 52nd St. 402-827-6060 Immanuel Courtyard * 6759 Newport Ave. 402-829-2912 Immanuel Village 6801 N. 67th Plz. 402-829-3220 Keystone Villa Senior Living 7300 Graceland Dr. 402-572-5750 Lakeside Village # 17475 Frances St. 402-829-9020 Marquis Place * # 20800 W. Maple Rd. 402-289-9229 The Meriwether # 8140 S. 97th Plz. La Vista 402-597-0700 New Cassel Retirement Cr.* 900 N. 90th St. 402-393-2277
9 Orchard Gardens * 1006 S. Mayne St. Valley 402-359-4884 Ovation Heartwood Preserve # 144th & Pacific St. (Open 2021) 402-999-7900 Pacific Springs Village 805 S. 173rd Ct. 402-691-8434 Parsons House # 14325 Eagle Run Dr. 402-498-9554 Prairie Meadows # 13208 Meredith Ave. 402-391-2790 Remington Heights 12606 W. Dodge Road 402-493-5807 Richmont Terrace * # 620 Ft. Crook Road South, Bellevue 402-291-9800 Ridgewood Retirement Cr. * # 12301 N. 149 Circle, Bennington 402-884-7644 Royale Oaks * 4801 N. 52nd St. 402-827-6060 St. Joseph Tower * 2205 S. 10th St. 402-952-5000 Silver Ridge Village * # 20332 Hackberry Dr., Gretna 402-332-4280 Southview Heights * 5110 S. 49th St. 402-731-2118 Trinity Village * 522 W. Lincoln St., Papillion 402-614-5500 Via Christe * # 3636 California St. 402-551-5557 Waterford at Miracle Hills * 11909 Miracle Hills Dr. 402-431-0011 Waterford at Roxbury Park * 5728 S. 108th St. 402-537-0544 Welcov Assisted Living * 801 N. Adams St., Papillion 402-339-1775 Westgate Assisted Living * 3030 S. 80th St. 402-391-8566
The Nebraska Resource and Referral System (NRRS) offers an on-line interactive program that allows you to identify Assisted Living Facilities throughout Nebraska and compare their services. (* note: you should also contact facilities to obtain the most current information). https://nrrs.ne.gov/alchoices/assessment.php
HOUSING: INDEPENDENT LIVING Apartment complexes and retirement communities for older adults. (* notes facilities that are rent-subsidized and/or may set upper income limits.)
Aksarben Village Senior Living 1330 S. 70TH St. 402-810-9440 The Arboretum 8141 Farnam Dr. 402-391-7573 Avidor Omaha 13110 Sterling Ridge Dr. 402-817-2957 Bellewood Courts * 1002 Bellewood Ct., Bellevue 402-292-3300 Bloomfield of Omaha 9804 Nicholas St. 402-390-9991 Camelot Village VI * 9415 Cady Ave. 402-397-5445 Central Park Tower * 1511 Farnam St. 402-341-5130 Concord Square * 2120 Paul St. 402-934-6104 Corrigan Heights * 5945 S. 39th St. 402-827-8234 Crown Pointe Retirement Cr. 2820 S. 80th St. 402-391-7555 DeFreese Manor * 2669 Dodge St. 402-345-0622 Durham-Booth Manor * 923 N. 38th St. 402-898-5880 Elk Ridge Village 19303 Seward Plz. 402-763-8692 Elmwood Tower 801 S. 52nd St. 402-558-3161 Fountain View Retirement Cr. 5710 S. 108th St. 402-596-9033 Grand Reserve 3535 Piney Creek, Elkhorn 402-502-7565 Harmony Court 1802 Wall St., Bellevue 402-291-4200 Harrison Heights Senior Village 7544 Gertrude St., LaVista 1-844-841-7327 10 Heritage at Legacy 2961 S. 169Th Plz. 402-934-2999 Heritage at Sterling Ridge 1111 Sterling Ridge Dr. 402-504-3111 Heritage Ridge 1502 Ft. Crook Rd. South, Bellevue 402-932-1881 Hillcrest Country Estates 6021 Grand Lodge Ave., Papillion 402-885-7000 Immanuel Courtyard * 6759 Newport Ave. 402-829-2912 Immanuel Village 6803 N. 68th Plz. 402-829-3220 J.C. Wade Villa * 3464 Ohio St. 402-333-7373 Kellom Gardens * 1111 N. 27th St. 402-934-6104 Keystone Villa Senior Living 7300 Graceland Dr. 402-572-5750 Kings Gate Senior Apartments * 7055 Crown Point Ave. 402-571-7910 Lakeside Village 17475 Frances St. 402-829-9020 Lakeside Lofts 2303 S. 175th Ct. 402-317-5994 Leo Vaughn Manor * 3325 Fontenelle Blvd. 402-453-6100 Livestock Commons 4920 S. 30th St. 402-345-8450 Livingston Plaza * 303 S. 132nd St. 402-330-3995 Maple Ridge 3525 N. 167th Cir. 402-403-0178 Meredith Townhomes * 3325 Meredith Ave. 402-614-0414 The Meriwether 8140 S. 97th Plz., La Vista 402-597-0700 Millard Manor * 12835 Deauville Dr. 402-896-2319 Mission House Vue * 406 E. Mission Ave., Bellevue 402-292-0423 Monarch Villas * 201 E. Cedardale Rd., Bellevue 402-331-6882 North Acres Apartments * 5449 N. 108th St. 402-444-6203 Orchards at Wildwood * 7454 Gertrude St., La Vista 402-933-7478 Ovation Heartwood Preserve 144th & Pacific Sts. (Open 2021) 402-999-7900 Pacific Springs Village 805 S. 173RD Ct. 402-691-8434 Park East Tower * 539 S. 26th Ave. 402-345-3168 Parkside 7775 Park Dr., Ralston 1-844-833-7635 Pilgrim Heights * 1315 N. 26th St. 402-341-1019 Ralston House * 7301 “Q” St. 402-339-9014 Remington Heights 12606 W. Dodge Road 402-493-5807 Richmont Senior Living 702 Ft. Crook Road South, Bellevue 402-291-9800 Ridgewood Retirement Community 12301 N. 149 Circle, Bennington 402-884-7644 River Road Townhomes * Waterloo, NE 402-444-6203 Rolling Hills Ranch 4324 N. 132nd St. 402-391-1055 Salem Village at Miami Heights * 3502 Lake St. 402-614-0414 Seven Oaks of Florence I * 3501 State St. 402-451-4477 Seven Oaks of Florence II * 3439 State St. 402-451-4477 St. John Vianney Residence 7323 Shirley St. 402-392-1542 Southview Heights 5110 S. 49th St. 402-731-2118 Stone Plaza Townhomes 6025 Ville de Sante Dr. 402-504-1700 Sunridge Village 13410 Blondo St. 402-496-0116 Tregaron Residences * 2315 Greenwald Dr. Bellevue 402-292-1818 Trinity Courtyard * 620 W. Lincoln St. Papillion 402-614-1900 Trinity Village 522 W. Lincoln St., Papillion 402-614-5500 Valley Heights * 309-317 W. Meigs, Valley 402-444-6203
11 Valley View * 400 W. Meigs, Valley 402-444-6203 Village East 2011 N. 25th St. 402-679-3229 Ville de Sante Terrace * 6202 Ville De Sante Dr. 402-504-1700 Walnut Creek 2204 Albert St., Bellevue 402-819-3999 Walnut Grove 4901 S. 153 St. 402-403-4246 The Wellington 501 E. Gold Coast Rd., Papillion 402-331-3101 Westbrook Gardens 81St & Blondo Sts. 402-572-7041 Woodbridge Senior Village 7205 N. 73rd Plz. Circle 402-573-5555
OMAHA HOUSING AUTHORITY HIGH-RISE APARTMENTS * 402-444-6900 Crown Tower 5904 Henninger St. 402-444-4213 Evans Tower 3600 N. 24th St. 402-444-3662 Kay Jay Tower 4500 S. 25th St. 402-444-3316 Underwood Tower 4850 Underwood Ave. 402-444-7558
HOUSING: DEMENTIA Residential care homes for persons with dementia
An Angel’s Touch https://anangelstouchinc.com (Multiple locations) 402-672-9580 Becky’s House 13016 Shirley St. http://beckyshousememorycare.com 402-885-8103 Compassionate Memory Care 402-614-7446
Country House Residence Omaha 5030 S. 155th St. 402-964-2060 https://www.countryhouse.net/our-communities/omaha-ne/
Country House Residence Elkhorn 3720 George B Lake Pkwy 402-307-2004 https://www.countryhouse.net/our-communities/elkhorn-ne/
Edgewood in Omaha 17620 Poppleton Ave. 402-333-5749 https://www.edgewoodhealthcare.com/community/ne-omaha-edgewood
Legato Living (Multiple locations) https://www.livinglegato.com/ 402-445-4474
HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES Free consultation and referral to local senior housing and nursing home options. (Some services may be paid a “referral fee” by facilities).
HELP Long Term Care Planning Service 402-341-6559 x102 8522 Park Drive http://www.helpequipment.org/long-term-care-planning
(HELP does not accept a “referral fee” from any facility. There is no charge to families for this service, but donations are welcomed).
A Place at Home http://aplaceathome.com/home 402-932-4646 A Place for Mom https://www.aplaceformom.com 1- 866-205-8671 A Right Place for Seniors https://arightplaceforseniors.com/ne/omaha/ 1- 800-804-3840 Assisted Living Locators https://assistedlivinglocators.com/care-advisor/Omaha 402-205-2667 Bridge to Better Living https://bridgetobetterliving.com 402-802-3301 Clare Senior Advisors https://www.claresenioradvisors.com 402-990-6994
12 CareMATRIX http://carematrix.net 402-885-5693 Oasis Senior Advisors https://www.oasissenioradvisors.com/omaha/ 402-378-9592
HOUSING RELOCATION Organizes and arranges household relocation and downsizing
A Simple Nest https://a-simplenest.com/#real-estate 402-850-5660 Caring Transitions http://www.caringtransitionsgreateromaha.com 402-882-4238 Senior Moving Services http://www.seniormovingservices.com 402-445-0996 Tender Transitions http://www.tendertransitions.net 402-965-9170 Downsizing with Dignity https://downsizingwithdignity.org 402-230-7333
INFORMATION/REFERRAL
AARP Information Center Center Mall, 1941 S. 42nd St. #220 402-398-9568 https://local.aarp.org/omaha-ne
Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging 4780 S. 131st St. https://enoa.org 402-444-6536
Elder Care Locator https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx 1-800-677-1116 Nebraska Aging and Disabilities Resource Center 1-844-843-6364 http://nebraska.networkofcare.org/aging
Retirement Living.com https://www.retirementliving.com/
United Way “211” Information & Referral Hotline Dial: 211 https://www.unitedwaymidlands.org/2-1-1
Paying for Senior Care – Assisted Living https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/assisted-living-in-omaha-ne [payingforseniorcare.com
Paying for Senior Care – Nursing Home https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/resources.html [payingforseniorcare.com
LEGAL ASSISTANCE Estate planning, guardianships, powers of attorney, etc.
ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS
Badura & Wintz Law LLC 7602 Pacific St., #300A 402-398-3040 https://www.omahaestatelawyers.com/
Elder Law of Omaha 2813 S. 88th St. http://www.elderlawomaha.com 402-614-6400
Ronald C. Jensen Baird Holm LLP, 1700 Farnam St., #1500 402-636-8302 https://www.bairdholm.com/attorneys/ronald-c-jensen/
Leroy Peterson 11819 Miracle Hills Dr. #104 402-718-8888 https://www.leroypetersonlaw.com
13 William E. Seidler Jr. 10050 Regency Circle #525 402-397-3801 https://www.seidler-seidler-law.com
David M. Thompson (two Omaha locations) 402-810-8611 https://www.carlsonburnett.com/our-attorneys/david-m-thompson/
FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICES Legal and Non-Legal Issues
Concord Mediation Center 4225 N. 90th St. 402-345-1131
Concord’s “Generations Around the Table” program mediates disputes for families caring for an elderly or disabled relative. http://concordmediationcenter.com/mediation/family-mediation
K.T. Beck Enterprises Kathleen Kauth, BS, MPP https://ktbeckenterprisesllc.com
LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOWER INCOME PERSONS
Elder Access Line (Legal Aid of Nebraska) 1-800-527-7249
Milton R. Abrams Legal Clinic (Creighton University School of Law) 402- 280-3068 https://law.creighton.edu/clinics/abrahams-legal-clinic
Omaha Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service 402-280-3603 https://www.omahalawyerreferral.com/
NEBRASKA HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM (Downloadable Form) https://eforms.com/power-of-attorney/ne/nebraska-durable-power-of-attorney-for-health-care/
NEBRASKA LIVING WILL FORM (Downloadable Form) https://eforms.com/living-will/nebraska-living-will-declaration-form/
MEDICAL AND ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT Loaned or free
HELP Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies Market 402-341-6559 x101 8522 Park Drive https://www.helpequipment.org
Assistive Technology Partnership 402-979-0142 https://atp.nebraska.gov/services/reuse-network
MEDICARE
Agencies that provide free and unbiased counselling and educational materials about Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Drug Plans:
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) - 800-234-7119 Nebraska Department of Insurance https://doi.nebraska.gov/consumer/senior-health
14 Volunteers Assisting Seniors (VAS) http://vas-nebraska.org 402-444-6617 1941 S. 42nd St. #312
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES * Specialized Geriatric programs
UNMC Geriatric Psychiatry Service * 730 S. 38th Ave. 402-552-6007 https://www.unmc.edu/psychiatry/patient-care/geriatric/index.html
Nebraska Medicine Psychiatric Emergency Center Clarkson Tower, 42nd & Dewey Ave. Provides emergency evaluation and treatment for persons with mental health crises and medical issues such as drug/alcohol intoxication.
CHI Health Senior Behavioral Health Services * 402-717-4673 6901 N. 72nd St. https://www.chihealth.com/senior-mental-health-services
Community Alliance 4001 Leavenworth St. 402-341-5128 https://community-alliance.org (serves chronically mentally ill persons & their caregivers)
The Friendship Line The Institute on Aging 1-800-971-0016 (A 24-hour, toll-free non-emergency line for persons 60 & older suffering from loneliness, depression and/or suicidal thoughts. It also offers on-going phone outreach and wellness-checks to seniors. https://www.ioaging.org/services/all-inclusive-health-care/friendship-line
The Institute on Aging sponsors a 24-hour crisis line
MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL COMMITMENTS
Douglas County https://clerk.dc4dc.com/board-of-mental-health 402-444-7191 Sarpy County http://www.sarpy.com/justice-public-safety/attorney/mental-health 402-593-2230
NURSING HOMES (# Indicates nursing homes with dementia units)
Ambassador Health of Omaha 1540 N. 72nd St. 402-393-6500 Arbor Care Center Valhaven 300 W. Meigs, Valley 402-359-2533 Azria Health Gretna 700 Hwy 6, Gretna 402-332-3446 Azria Health at Midtown 910 S. 40th St. 402-342-2015 Azria Health Montclair # 2525 S. 135th Ave. 402-333-2304 Brighton Gardens # 9220 Western Ave. 402-393-7313 Brookestone Meadows 600 Brookestone Meadows Plz. 402-289-2696 Brookestone Village # 4330 S. 144 St. 402-614-4000 Douglas County Health Center 4102 Woolworth Ave. 402-444-6064 Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home # 12505 S. 40th St. Bellevue 402-595-2180 Florence Home Health Care Center 7915 N. 30th St. 402-827-6000 Good Samaritan Home 12856 Deauville Dr., Millard 402-895-2266 Hillcrest Country Estates # 6021 Grand Lodge Ave., Papillion 402-885-7000 Hillcrest Health & Rehabilitation Cr. 1702 Hillcrest Dr., Bellevue 402-291-8500 Hillcrest Shadow Lake # 1507 Gold Coast Rd., Papillion 402-339-6010
15 Immanuel Fontenelle Home # 6809 N. 68th Plz. 402-572-2595 Life Care Center of Elkhorn 20275 Hopper St. 402-289-2572 Life Care Center of Omaha 6032 Ville De Sante Dr. 402-571-6770 Maple Crest Health Center # 2824 N. 66th Ave. 402-551-2110 Nebraska Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 7410 Mercy Rd. 402-397-1220 Omaha Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 4835 S. 49th St. 402-733-7200 Papillion Manor 610 S. Polk St., Papillion 402-339-7700 Ridgecrest Rehabilitation Center # 3110 Scott St. 402-455-6636 Rose Blumkin Jewish Home # 323 S. 132nd St. 402-330-4272 St. Joseph Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 2305 S. 10th St. 402-345-5683 The Lighthouse 17600 Arbor St. 402-829-9070
NURSING HOMES: Consumer information and reporting concerns
On-line Health Inspection Reports for all US nursing homes https://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html
Nebraska Long Term Care Ombudsman 1-800-942-7830 https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Aging-Ombudsman.aspx
Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging Ombudsman 402-444-6536
NUTRITION
COMMUNITY RECREATION & MEAL SITES: Open Mon - Fri unless otherwise noted. Adams Park Senior Center (M,W,Th,F) 3230 John Creighton Blvd. 402-444-3237 Bellevue Senior Center (M,T,W,F) 109 W. 22nd Ave. 402-293-3041 Bennington Center (Wed.only) 322 N. Molly St. 402-502-9264 Camelot Friendship Center 9270 Cady Ave. 402-444-3091 Corrigan Senior Center 3819 "X" St. 402-731-7210 Florence Senior Center 2920 Bondesson St. 402-444-6333 Heartland Generations Center (T-F) 4318 Fort St. 402-553-5300 Immanuel Courtyard (Evening Meal) 6757 Newport Ave. 402-829-2914
Intercultural Senior Center 5545 Center St. 402-444-6529 (This site also sponsors a food pantry) https://www.interculturalseniorcenter.org
LaVista Senior Center 8116 Park View Blvd. 402-331-3455 Millard-Montclair Center 2304 S. 135th Ave. 402-546-1270 NE Urban Indian Health Coalition (T,W,Th) 2240 Landon Ct. 402-346-0902 Notre Dame/Seven Oaks Senior Center 3439 State St. 402-451-4477 Papillion Landing 55+ Club 1046 W. Lincoln St., Papillion 402-597-2059 Ralston Senior Center (W) 7301 “Q” St. 402-339-4926 Seven Oaks Senior Center 3439 State St. 402-451-4477 x 129
DELIVERED MEALS Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging https://enoa.org 402-444-6536 Jewish Senior Outreach (Kosher) https://rbjh.com/outreach-services 402-374-4075
16 LOCAL RESTAURANT FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES Door Dash.com https://www.doordash.com Grub Hub https://www.grubhub.com Uber Eats https://www.ubereats.com/en-US/
PRE-PREPARED MEALS (Shipped and delivered) Eat Fit Go 304 N. 179th St., Omaha, #202 https://eatfitgo.com 402-885-8777 Mom’s Meals www.momsmeals.com Regular & specialty menus 1-877-508-6667 BistroMD https://www.bistromd.com Regular & specialty menus 1-866-401-3438
PET/COMPANION ANIMAL SERVICES Some veterinarians & pet groomers make home visits.
NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY http://www.nehumanesociety.org 402-444-7800 Programs include: Low-cost spay/neuter services. Pet cremation services, Ana-Meals (monthly delivery of free pet food to older persons receiving mobile meals through the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging), Pet Food Panty (weekly distribution of free pet food to needy pet-owners) and a Pet Loss Support Group that meets monthly.
PAWS TO ANGELS 11718 W. Dodge Rd. http://ptapetlosscenter.com 402-507-0585 Offers pet cremation, funeral and memorial services. Also offers group counseling/support for those grieving the loss of a pet.
PHYSICIANS: GERIATRICIANS Specialists in care for older adults
NEBRASKA MEDICINE – HOME INSTEAD CENTER FOR HEALTHY AGING 730 S. 38th Ave. https://www.unmc.edu/homeinsteadcenter 402-559-9600
Jane Potter, MD Elizabeth Harlow, MD Amy Coffey, MD William Lyons, MD Joseph Hejkal, MD Karina Bishop,MD Alfred Fisher, MD Cassandra Wehling, MD Mandy Byers, MD Katherine Maliszewski, MD Sara Wolfson, APRN Tonya McLeay, APRN Kelly Godfrey, APRN
NEBRASKA MEDICINE – INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC
Carrie A. B. Hoarty, MD 4400 Emilie St. (Durham Outpatient Center) 402-559-4015 2510 Bellevue Medical Center Dr. #200 402-595-2275 https://www.nebraskamed.com/doctors/carrie-a-b-hoarty
NEBRASKA MEDICINE - FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC
Timothy Malloy, MD 4400 Emilie St. (Durham Outpatient Center) 402-559-7200 https://www.nebraskamed.com/doctors/timothy-r-malloy
Lindsey J. Schindler, DO 20310 Blue Sage Parkway, Elkhorn 402-559-0111 https://www.nebraskamed.com/doctors/lindsey-j-schindler
17 GERIATRICIANS IN THE COMMUNITY
CHI Health 16909 Lakeside Hills Ct. #300 402-758-5400 Heather Morgan, MD https://www.chihealth.com/en/find-a-provider/heather-morgan-md.html
Methodist Physicians Clinic 8901 W. Dodge Rd. #250 402-354-3152 Abelardo Cruz, MD and Kilie Donovan, MD https://bestcare.org/specialties/geriatrics-and-senior-services
Think Whole Person Health Care 7100 W. Center Rd. https://thinkhealthcare.org Rebecca Reilly, MD 402-506-9110 Susan G. Scholer, MD 402-506-9115
PROGRAM OF ALL- INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE) 402-512-6199 5755 Sorensen Parkway https://immanuel.com/pathways-pace/eastern-nebraska/about
A private, managed-care program offering medical, dental & home health care; physical & occupational therapy, coverage for prescription medications, medical transportation, nutritional counseling, social services and a recreation & activities center. Services are free to Nebraska Medicaid recipients. Persons who are not financially eligible for Medicaid will be charged a monthly premium. Person must be at least 55 years old and reside independently.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
DISPOSING OF OUTDATED/UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS: The Nebraska Meds Coalition has a searchable website to locate Nebraska pharmacies that will accept and properly dispose of unwanted medications free of charge. https://www.nebraskameds.org
MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS All Medicare beneficiaries qualify for optional coverage of some medication costs through plans offered by insurance companies. Plans vary according to premiums, co-payments, medications that will be covered and participating pharmacies. For more information, call Volunteers Assisting Seniors at 402-444-6617, or go online at https://www.medicare.gov
MAIL ORDER AND INTERNET PHARMACIES The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy lists accredited US mail order pharmacies. https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/vipps/vipps-accredited-pharmacies-list/
PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS https://www.douglascounty-ne.gov/prescription-discount-card/ 1-877-321-2651
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES FOR UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED PERSONS Rx Outreach is a non-profit organization that provides affordable mail-order prescription and generic medications to persons in need. https://rxoutreach.org/ 1-888-796-1234
18 PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Most pharmaceutical companies have Patient Assistance Programs that provide medications free of charge to physicians who apply on behalf of their lower-income patients. Contact your pharmacist for information, or go on line at Benefits Checkup https://www.benefitscheckup.org
MEDICATION DISPENSING/REMINDER SYSTEMS (Locked, with reminder signals)
The Alzheimer’s Store https://www.alzstore.com/default.asp 1-800-752-3238 ePill.com www.epill.com 1-800-549-0095
RECREATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
UNMC EngAge WELLNESS PROGRAM 730 S. 38th Ave. 402-552-7210 (Home Instead Center for Successful Aging) https://www.unmc.edu/engage
Salvation Army Kroc Center 2825 Y St. 402-905-3500 YMCA (Multiple Locations) https://metroymca.org
Papillion Landing Recreation Center 1046 W. Lincoln St. Papillion 402-597-2041 https://www.papillion.org/334/55-Club
CITY OF OMAHA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION https://parks.cityofomaha.org/community-centers/locations-hours
Adams Park Community Center 3230 John Creighton Blvd 402-444-5164 A.V.Sorensen Community Center 4808 Cass St. 402-444-5596 Benson Community Center 6008 Maple St. 402-444-5184 Camelot Community Center 9270 Cady Ave. 402-444-5972 Columbus Park Community Center 1515 S. 24th St. 402-444-4111 Common Ground Community Center 1701 Veterans Dr. Elkhorn 402-289-0451 Florence Community Center 2920 Bondesson St. 402-444-5216 Mockingbird Hills Community Center 10242 Mockingbird Dr. 402-444-6103 Montclair Community Center 2304 S. 135th Ave. 402-444-4956 Saddlebrook Community Center 14850 Laurel Ave. 402-932-1080 Sherman Community Center 5701 N. 16th St. 402-444-5673
OMAHA COMPUTER USERS GROUP 402-333-6529 Organization dedicated to helping older adults develop and improve computer skills. Meets The 3rd Saturday of each month at the Abrams Library, 5111 N. 90th St.
CYBER SENIORS Do Space – 7205 Dodge St. 402-819-4022 Informal group that meets every Wednesday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Volunteers teach and mentor older adults in computer skills. Do Space membership is free. https://www.dospace.org
RESPITE SERVICES (see also: NON-MEDICAL HOME SERVICES - COMPANIONS)
In Home: Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network https://respite.ne.gov/family-caregivers 1-866-737-7483 19 Caregiver Support Program (Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging) 402-444-6536
Community-based: Most assisted living facilities and nursing homes provide short-term, respite stays.
SUPPORT / EDUCATION / SELF- HELP GROUPS
Support groups are an excellent source of information, education and emotional support for persons facing challenging life events, such as chronic illness, disability and bereavement. Support groups are usually facilitated by health care professionals who provide accurate and reliable information, and who encourage group participants to share their concerns and coping strategies, and to problem-solve with each other.
Local chapters of disease-specific organizations often sponsor support groups. On-line support groups and webinars are increasingly popular. The United Way of the Midlands keeps an updated list of local support groups. Dial 211 for their information line, or log on to https://www.unitedwaymidlands.org/2-1-1/
TRANSPORTATION * Sources of public, private & subsidized transportation services.
Omaha Metro (Reduced bus fare for elderly/disabled) 402-341-0800 http://www.ometro.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Metro_Half_Fare_App_1-4-11.pdf
Moby/ADA Paratransit (Wheelchair accessible vans) 402-341-0800 https://www.ometro.com/rider-guide/moby/
Bellevue Specialized Transportation Service 402-293-3138 https://www.bellevue.net/departments/human-services/programs#specialized-transportation
LaVista/Ralston Special Services Van 402-657-3550 https://www.cityoflavista.org/256/La-VistaRalston-Special-Services-Van
Papillion Special Transportation Services 402-680-3970 https://www.papillion.org/640/Special-Transportation-Services
GoGo Grandparents https://gogograndparent.com 1-855-464-6872 Program that allows family caregivers to pre-arrange rides through Uber and Lyft for their older relatives and monitor status from pickup to drop off via text message and phone calls.
Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging https://enoa.org/?page_id=15 1-888-210-1093 Rural Transportation Program provides accessible van transport to older residents of Sarpy and rural Douglas Counties within those counties and to/from Omaha and Lincoln.
Share-A-Fare, Inc. http://www.shareafare.org 402-827-9814 Subsidized cab fare for visually impaired. Application needed.
American Cancer Society (Limited free rides for cancer treatments) 1-800-227-2345 https://www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services.html 20 Wear Yellow Nebraska https://wearyellownebraska.org/ 402-965-1699 A non-profit organization that provides free cab and Uber/Lyft rides for cancer patients to medical/radiation/chemotherapy appointments. Referrals must be made by a social worker or nurse-navigator from the medical facility providing the care.
Jewish Senior Outreach https://www.rbjh.com/outreach-services 402-374-4075
* Many home care agencies allow workers to transport a client in the client’s own vehicle.
VETERANS SERVICES
MEDICAL SERVICES
Omaha VA Medical Center 4101 Woolworth Ave. https://www.nebraska.va.gov 402-346-8800
Omaha VA Clinic 825 Dorcas St., #200 402-995-4070 Omaha VA Clinic | Veterans Affairs
Bellevue VA Clinic 2206 Longo Dr., #102 402-591-4500 Bellevue VA Clinic - VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
Geriatric Evaluation and Management Clinic 402-995-4971 4101 Woolworth Ave. (Veterans Administration Medical Center) Kate Giraud
BENEFITS/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Veterans Benefits Administration Veterans Benefits Administration Home (va.gov)
Sarpy County Veterans Service Ofc. 1261 Golden Gate Dr. #5 E, Papillion 402-593-2203 http://www.sarpy.com/offices/veterans
Omaha Vet Center 3047 S. 72nd St. 402-346-6735
VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS: Devices, training and services
Eye Care America https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america 1-877-887-6327 Referral to eye doctors providing free/low-cost care
Low Vision Products & Large Print Items Independent Living Aids, Inc. https://www.independentliving.com 1-800-537-2118
Outlook Enrichment 4125 S. 72nd St. https://www.outlooken.org/ 531-365-5051 Training in use of adaptive equipment and support group
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired 402-595-1008 1313 Farnam on the Mall, 3rd Floor, Omaha https://ncbvi.nebraska.gov
21 Share-A-Fare http://www.shareafare.org 402-827-9814 Subsidized taxi fares for visually-impaired persons.
TALKING BOOKS, LARGE-PRINT MATERIALS AND READING SERVICES Nebraska Library Commission http://nlc.nebraska.gov/tbbs 1-800-742-7691 Radio Talking Book Service https://rtbs.org 402-572-3003
Weigel-Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation 402-559-2463 704 S. 38th Ave. https://www.nebraskamed.com/nebraska-medical-center/weigel-williamson-center
Evaluation, adaptive equipment and training for persons with visual deficits.
VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS
Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging http://enoa.org 402-444-6536 Volunteer options include: in-home support services for seniors (companion, transportation, handy- man, lawn care/snow removal, meal delivery and housekeeping.) Volunteers are also placed in public and non-profit organizations, such as schools and child care centers, food pantries and senior centers. Volunteer ombudsmen provide advocacy for residents of long-term care facilities. Some of these services provide the volunteer with an hourly tax-free stipend, transportation reimbursement and other benefits.
Seniors Helping Seniors https://seniorcaregreateromaha.com 402-331-3073 Recruits older adults for jobs providing non-medical in-home care for other seniors.
Service Corps of Retired Executives https://omaha.score.org/volunteer 402-221-3606 Retired businesspersons help & mentor new business owners.
Share Omaha https://shareomaha.org 402-502-0360 Web site that lists local non-profit organizations seeking volunteers and donations.
United Way of the Midlands https://www.unitedwaymidlands.org/volunteer/ 402-342-8232
Volunteers Assisting Seniors http://vas-nebraska.org 402-444-6617
MISCELLANEOUS
CAREGIVER CALENDARS Interactive “Help Calendars” help family members to schedule/coordinate care tasks. A care- giver can post updates and tasks that require help. Other family members can easily see and volunteer for specific duties. Reminders are sent so that no one forgets their commitments. https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/care-options/care-team-calendar https://www.carecalendar.org
22 MAIL/EMAIL/TELEPHONE MARKETING OPT-OUT - To reduce or stop these DirectMail.com https://www.directmail.com/mail_preference/ Federal Trade Commission “Do Not Call” Registry https://www.donotcall.gov/ Direct Marketing Association http://www.dmachoice.org/ Commercial Email Opt-Out http://www.ims-dm.com/cgi/optoutemps.php
Form for caregiver to opt out of commercial marketing lists for an impaired family member: http://www.ims-dm.com/cgi/dncc.php
NOMOROBO https://www.nomorobo.com/ Service that intercepts and answers phone calls from known scam robotic phone numbers. No charge for landlines, small monthly fee for mobile phones.
STORYWORTH https://welcome.storyworth.com Helps an older person create a book of their memories as a keepsake for their family.
TELEPHONE SERVICE REBATES 1-800-526-0017 The Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program (NTAP) provides lower-income persons a monthly credit for landline or cellular phone service. Applications are available on line or by phone. https://psc.nebraska.gov/telecommunications/nebraska-telephone-assistance-programlifeline
TRASH & RECYCLING BIN PICKUP FROM THE DOOR 402-444-5238 Elderly or disabled persons can designate a special pickup spot near their house if they cannot physically move cans/bin to the curb. Application and medical statement required. https://wasteline.org/waste-collection-information/70-or-disabled-assistance
US POSTAL SERVICE INFORMED DELIVERY The US Postal Service will email digital images of mail scheduled to be delivered to you that day. It also allows you to track packages and re-schedule deliveries. Service is free and secure. Enrollment necessary. https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action
UTILITY SHUT-OFF NOTICES Copies of shut off notices can be sent to the caregiver of an elderly person who fails to pay utility bills. Contact Utility business offices.
.******************************************************************************************** The Community Resource List for Older Adults and Caregivers is intended as a comprehensive and timely directory of services for older adults and their family caregivers in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. It is not an endorsement of any program or service listed. This information is gleaned from public sources, such as internet websites, brochures, newspaper articles and advertisements. We accept no responsibility for the quality of services provided by any resource listed.
The Community Resource List for Older Adults and Caregivers is updated at least once annually and may be duplicated with proper acknowledgement.
You may download and print a copy of this and other patient education documents from the resources link on our Internet web site: https://www.nebraskamed.com/geriatrics/resources
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